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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,170.60, 498,014.52 and 132,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,170.60, 498,014.52 and 132,431.08 is: 198,550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,170.60 : 498,014.52 = 132,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,170.60/498,014.52 = 132,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,170.60x = 498,014.52 × 132,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,170.60x = 65,952,600,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,952,600,739.28/332,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,550.39

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